The Times of Israel: The answer lies in stopping missiles, drones and proxies, not in regime change in Iran
In a Times of Israel report published on March 17, 2026, by Arab affairs correspondent Nurit Yohanan, on how Gulf states view the war on Iran, Dr. Salem Alketbi spoke about the situation in the UAE, the heart of the problem with Iran, and the effects a prolonged war would have on the global economy.
What he told The Times of Israel
“The government moved quickly to protect infrastructure, and daily life continues as usual.”
“The real issue is the policies that have contributed to regional instability in recent years — particularly the use of missiles, drones, and proxy networks.”
“A prolonged war in the Gulf would have enormous consequences for energy markets, maritime trade routes, and global economic stability.”
“Security threats often reshape strategic calculations. When states face missile and drone attacks, cooperation in areas such as air defense, maritime security, and intelligence sharing naturally becomes more important.”
